Buzdar (tribe)

Buzdar
Languages
Balochi, Sindhi, Saraiki
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Baloch people, Saraiki people

Buzdar (Urdu: بزدار) is a clan of Baloch tribe of Rind, living in Balochistan, Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. They mostly live in the mountainous areas of Koh Suleiman.The estimated population of the tribe is 300,000 people. The word, literally meaning one who keeps or tends the goats, a shepherd, is a reference to the traditional occupation of Buzdars.[1] Usman Buzdar is current Tumandar of the tribe.[2][3]

  1. ^ Rehman, Asha’ar (2018-08-31). "Night watchman or pinch hitter?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  2. ^ "Poorest Baloch tribe's chief set to rule Punjab". The Nation. 18 August 2018.
  3. ^ Luscombe, Stephen. "The British Empire, Imperialism, Colonialism, Colonies". www.britishempire.co.uk.